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A guide on how I debranded my Vodafone Desire to get 2.2 quicker.

malcster said:
ok tried again
got the same as before but also


installing update ...
assert failed:file_getprop("systembuild.prop"
,"ro.build.fingerprint") == "htc_www/htc_bravo/bravo:2.1-update1/ere27/174215:user/release-keys" II file_getprop("systembuild.prop"
,"ro.build.fingerprint") == "htc_www/htc_bravo/bravo:2.2/frf91/218634:user/release-keys"

E:error in /sdcard/update.zip
(status 7)
installation aborted
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Is your system software version showing 1.21.405.2?

to be honest, I really cant think what's going wrong here, as Evil Genius stated in post #48 it worked fine for him, as far as i can work out your not doing anything differently.

List of what I did.

1. Made a goldcard (Which i left in the whole time)
2. put phone onto charge only with USB Debugging on
3. run the file from Bully's link.
4. phone rebooted update complete.
5. ran wifi received the 2.2 OTA.

now as the wifi OTA is no longer available, im "guessing" the Update.zip fix is an offline equivalent. If all the previous steps from the OP worked fine then im guessing it should work.

But as i said, unfortunatly (fortunatly for me) i managed to get the OTA update via wifi. so i never had to use the Update.zip method. I really wish i could help mate.
 
I can confirm that the 2.2 OTA update does *not* appear as available after de-branding an unlocked T-mobile (German) using RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe from [ROM] Official HTC Desire RUU ROMS and OTA Update URLs - xda-developers

De-branding went fine, no probs with the goldcard, but no OTA update. Tried installing 2.2 manually using update.zip method, but got "signature verification failed" error after selecting update.zip on the sdcard. Guess I'll just have to wait... :(
 
Looks like the download link is no longer working for the manual download that Evil Genius posted. Tried with Chrome, FF and Explorer just incase and keeps saying link down.

Does anyone else have another link or could someone upload the file to megaupload or similar.

Just googling it now so if I find it I will post here.
 
malcster said:
no its showing 1.19.161.5
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Ahh Right, So you've not yet updated your Vodafone firmware to stock, makes sense now :)

I gather you've made a goldcard etc?

you need to use this to follow the original posters guide and get the file he states.

except when you get to the point of updating to 2.2 (over wifi) use the update.zip

Techincally you are doing 2 updates. 1 to debrand, 1 to update to Froyo.
 
ahh get you i'll have another bash in a minute


EDIT***

do i need to do a gold card everytime this will make attempt number 4 thats all
 
malcster said:
ahh get you i'll have another bash in a minute


EDIT***

do i need to do a gold card everytime this will make attempt number 4 thats all
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No mate, the goldcard you made is reusable :) so you dont need to make another.
 
Well after updating via this method (thanks to Bully74uk for starting this thread) , i can confirm, if you follow the instructions carefully, everything goes smoothly. Had no issues with getting HTC froyo sense on phone, via the put renamed update.zip to sd card, and load on from there. Only real stressed out moment i had, was when windows (on 7x64) suddenly said it wanted to reboot !! (i assume update htc sync drivers so hboot could load and continue). Restored my data and apps vis my backup pro. All my contacts restored, as were messages, bookmarks, scenes, pretty much everythink. I used my 16 gig card to make a goldcard, and saved what i needed to pc, and moved back over my music and vids after restore. I had no need to input any settings for web,sms , all was good . Speed wise, yes its faster, and ive tested pretty much everythink, no issues thankgod. Real glad i did it in the end, and would not hesitate to do it again :cool: Thanks to everyone who assisted me, and feel free if you get stuck to ask away. i retained all what i learnt :rolleyes:
 
wellibob said:
Well after updating via this method (thanks to Bully74uk for starting this thread) , i can confirm, if you follow the instructions carefully, everything goes smoothly. Had no issues with getting HTC froyo sense on phone, via the put renamed update.zip to sd card, and load on from there. Only real stressed out moment i had, was when windows (on 7x64) suddenly said it wanted to reboot !! (i assume update htc sync drivers so hboot could load and continue). Restored my data and apps vis my backup pro. All my contacts restored, as were messages, bookmarks, scenes, pretty much everythink. I used my 16 gig card to make a goldcard, and saved what i needed to pc, and moved back over my music and vids after restore. I had no need to input any settings for web,sms , all was good . Speed wise, yes its faster, and ive tested pretty much everythink, no issues thankgod. Real glad i did it in the end, and would not hesitate to do it again :cool: Thanks to everyone who assisted me, and feel free if you get stuck to ask away. i retained all what i learnt :rolleyes:
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Well done mate! :D
 
curious just done part 1 of update

redownloaded myback up to restore everything from SD
it is saying no SD inserted

there was 2 folders when it first rebooted rosie scroll (ithink) and foot prints do these need deleting ???



EDIT****

just rebooted again and they are their
 
malcster said:
curious just done part 1 of update

redownloaded myback up to restore everything from SD
it is saying no SD inserted

there was 2 folders when it first rebooted rosie scroll (ithink) and foot prints do these need deleting ???
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Those folders were on my card too mate,

when it came to backing up (As i didnt have anything i didnt mind losing) i just copied the contents of the SD card to a folder on my desktop of my PC. then back when i was done..

Probably no point in restoring just yet, as the 2.2 update blanks it all again anyway afaik. :)
 
your sd card, needs to hold the backup you made, the folder is called "rerware"

i had to move this folder back to sd card, as i used my 16 gig card to make a goldcard (copied the data to pc for safety)
 
SwooseGoose said:
Does anyone know if the 'superuser permissions' can be deleted?

Cheers.
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No it can't - if you have this on your phone it means you should be rooted. Superuser permissions is like the control app for root access. When an app requests root permissions superuser should pop up asking if you want to allow it. It can be set to remember this preference & if you wish to change a permission at a later date it has a list of your current permissions in the app.

You can get rid of it if you flash a non-root rom, but overall now youve got it I wouldnt try to get rid of it :D
 
malcster said:
how do i remove a scene
when i reinstalled everything it put the vodafone one back in there
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What is your software version now mate? When I completed the voda one was gone and replaced by one that just said HTC.
 
screw that its taken me long enough to get this far
BIG thanks to all those that helped a noob like me :)
 
Septian said:
What is your software version now mate? When I completed the voda one was gone and replaced by one that just said HTC.
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1.21.405.2 i might have cocked up by restoring everything via mybackup with looking at what they were


vodafone
htc
social
work
play
travel
clean slate


just out of curiosity i have i have generic software will i get a OTA update to get me to 2.2 at some point
i know HTC have pulled it and the only way is manual at the minute but will it change or will it be carrier specfic updates only in future
 
malcster said:
1.21.405.2 i might have cocked up by restoring everything via mybackup with looking at what they were


vodafone
htc
social
work
play
travel
clean slate


just out of curiosity i have i have generic software will i get a OTA update to get me to 2.2 at some point
i know HTC have pulled it and the only way is manual at the minute but will it change or will it be carrier specfic updates only in future
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Now you've debranded HTC will release any OTA's which means 2.2 when they eventually bring it back up :) I'm not sure how to get rid of the Voda scene, but its identical to the HTC one anyway, afaik.
 
:confused: I'm stuck in limbo now.

Have completed the debranding stage but went to download the file contained within Evil-Genius's link but it is no longer working :(

Have googled to within an inch of my life but cannot find anything similar.

Does anyone have any ideas or links or even the original file they can upload?

Sorry to be a pest but was going to get Froyo'd up last night but internet was down so was planning on doing it at work today.
 
jay_kay said:
:confused: I'm stuck in limbo now.

Have completed the debranding stage but went to download the file contained within Evil-Genius's link but it is no longer working :(

Have googled to within an inch of my life but cannot find anything similar.

Does anyone have any ideas or links or even the original file they can upload?

Sorry to be a pest but was going to get Froyo'd up last night but internet was down so was planning on doing it at work today.
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Yes, in the same boat. If anyone knows where the 2.2 ROM can be downloaded it would be much appreciated.
 
jay_kay said:
:confused: I'm stuck in limbo now.

Have completed the debranding stage but went to download the file contained within Evil-Genius's link but it is no longer working :(

Have googled to within an inch of my life but cannot find anything similar.

Does anyone have any ideas or links or even the original file they can upload?

Sorry to be a pest but was going to get Froyo'd up last night but internet was down so was planning on doing it at work today.
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Doing a quick google search on the long filename, it came up with.

Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: OTA_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.09.405.8-1.21.405.2_release4dua3bcrut4wrv30.zip

Not sure if it'll work, but its the same size etc, looks like a mirror, However as it's not from the HTC site, i can't really say it's safe.. it probably is, but.. you know.
 
Bugger thats blocked through work. Gonna try to DL straight onto my phone.

Will let you know how I get on

Thanks for the link bud.
 
The guys over at XDA Devs have found a way to downgrade the HBOOT from the 2.2 OTA update back down to 0.80.

Root is back for all those that accepted the OTA
 
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